What type of file can be stored in firmware 4.1?

I heard its homebrews thing.. not sure.. i tried downloading a sample but when i extracted it, there are lots of files in it and i have no idea what and how to save them.. please help me.. a step-by-step instruction is very much appreciated :)

Yes, if you are running a Custom Firmware on your PSP, you can run homebrew apps and games on it...if it has the ReadME file, usually, it has instructions in it...but I know most of the homebrew runs from the folder GAME or GAME3.XX / 4.XX. You'll know if you're running a custom firmware if it says on the System Info, it has a m33 suffix at the end of the firmware version (e.g. 3.90m33-2)

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2.Format a PSP memory stick. (The size of the memory stick doesn't matter
since most PSP homebrews are relatively small.) Insert the memory stick
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directional buttons are. Pop open the cover and slide the memory stick
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arrow. Press the "Home" button and go into the "Settings" section.
Scroll down and select "Systems Settings." In the next screen, continue
scrolling down until you can select "Format Memory Stick." The PSP will
ask you if you want to format the memory stick. Answer "Yes," and the
PSP will format the memory stick within just a few seconds.

3.Download free PSP games onto your computer. Sites like PSP Brew, UR PSP
and PSP-Homebrew.eu contain tons of free PSP games. And the downloading
process is pretty much the same. You either select an option to
download, or you right-click on the file and use "Save As" for
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4.Unzip the files. Usually, when you download free PSP games, you receive
files in a compressed (or zipped), format. This allows a developer to
send larger files without the hassle of breaking them up into pieces.
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need to use an unzipping utility. Windows comes with one, and it's
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downloaded free, though the legal version of WinZip only offers a
30-day trial. Either way, unzipping is as simple as selecting "Extract"
and entering in the name of the file you want your games in.

5.Connect your PSP to the computer via a USB cable. Make sure you place
the smaller end of the USB cable into your PSP. Place the larger end
into any of the USB ports available on your computer.

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unless it is in USB mode. This is accomplished by pressing the "Home"
button, scrolling towards "Settings" and then finally selecting "USB
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directory and then entering in the name "Game."

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games onto your PSP, disconnect the device from your computer. In the
main menu, scroll to the "Game" section. Select the "Memory Stick"
option. The PSP homebrews you downloaded will be contained here.
Highlight one of them and press "X." Assuming the homebrew is coded
properly and you have the right firmware, it should run just like a
commercial PSP game.

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Check to see if you have the right firmware. Firmware is the proprietary operating system the PSP requires for functioning. You need Firmware 1.0 or 1.5 to download free games on a PSP. These versions allow you to play PSP homebrews; later versions have protections that avoid use of non-commercial PSP games.
To check your PSP's firmware, press the PSP's "Home" button. Scroll down and select "Settings." From there, select "System Information." The firmware information can be found in the section where it says "System Software." If this section has the number 1.0 or 1.50, you'll be able to play PSP homebrews. If the number is higher, you won't be able to download free games on a PSP.
2.
Format a PSP memory stick. The size of the memory stick doesn't matter since most PSP homebrews are relatively small. Insert the memory stick into the slot located on the left side of the PSP, where the directional buttons are. Pop open the cover and slide the memory stick in, making sure it's face up and follows the direction of the white arrow.
Press the "Home" button and go into the "Settings" section. Scroll down and select "Systems Settings." In the next screen, continue scrolling down until you can select "Format Memory Stick." The PSP will ask you if you want to format the memory stick. Answer "Yes," and the PSP will format the memory stick within just a few seconds.
3.
Download free PSP games onto your computer. Sites like PSP Brew, UR PSP and PSP-Homebrew.eu contain tons of free PSP games. And the downloading process is pretty much the same. You either select an option to download, or you right-click on the file and use "Save As" for downloading. Visit the sites to gain a better understanding; links are provided at the end of this article.
4.
Unzip the files. Usually, when you download free PSP games, you receive files in a compressed (or zipped), format. This allows a developer to send larger files without the hassle of breaking them up into pieces. However, before you can use these games, you will have to unzip them so you can have access to the individual files.
To unzip files, you need to use an unzipping utility. Windows comes with one, and it's relatively easy to use since you just select options from a Wizard. But if you prefer something more sophisticated, consider using WinZip, for the PC, or Stuffit, for Macs. Both of these programs can be downloaded free, though the legal version of WinZip only offers a 30-day trial. Either way, unzipping is as simple as selecting "Extract" and entering in the name of the file you want your games in.
5.
Connect your PSP to the computer via a USB cable. Make sure you place the smaller end of the USB cable into your PSP. Place the larger end into any of the USB ports available on your computer.
6.
Switch to USB mode. The PSP cannot communicate with your computer unless it is in USB mode. This is accomplished by pressing the "Home" button, scrolling towards "Settings" and then selecting "USB Connection."
7.
Transfer the games onto your PSP. This step is the heart of downloading free games onto your PSP, and it is simple. With your PSP connected to your computer, take whatever games you plan on downloading and place them into the PSP > GAME folder. If this folder doesn't appear automatically, you can create one by "right-clicking" in the PSP directory and then entering in the name "Game."
8.
Run the games you downloaded. After you have installed the desired games onto your PSP, disconnect the device from your computer. In the main menu, scroll to the "Game" section. Select the "Memory Stick" option. The PSP homebrews you downloaded will be contained here. Highlight one of them and press "X." Assuming the homebrew is coded properly and you have the right firmware, it should run just like a commercial PSP game.
In case of any problem please revert back

Check to see if you have the right firmware. Firmware is the proprietary operating system the PSP requires for functioning. You need Firmware 1.0 or 1.5 to download free games on a PSP. These versions allow you to play PSP homebrews (later versions have protections that avoid use of non-commercial PSP games). To check your PSP's firmware, press the PSP's "home" button. Scroll down and select "Settings." From there, select "System Information." The firmware information can be found in the section where it says "System Software." If this section has the number 1.0 or 1.50, you'll be able to play PSP homebrews. If the number is higher, you won't be able to download free games on a PSP.
2.

Format a PSP memory stick. (The size of the memory stick doesn't matter since most PSP homebrews are relatively small.) Insert the memory stick into the slot located on the left side of the PSP, where the directional buttons are. Pop open the cover and slide the memory stick in, making sure it's face up and follows the direction of the white arrow. Press the "Home" button and go into the "Settings" section. Scroll down and select "Systems Settings." In the next screen, continue scrolling down until you can select "Format Memory Stick." The PSP will ask you if you want to format the memory stick. Answer "Yes," and the PSP will format the memory stick within just a few seconds.
3.

Download free PSP games onto your computer. Sites like PSP Brew, UR PSP and PSP-Homebrew.eu contain tons of free PSP games. And the downloading process is pretty much the same. You either select an option to download, or you right-click on the file and use "Save As" for downloading. Visit the sites to gain a better understanding.
4.

Unzip the files. Usually, when you download free PSP games, you receive files in a compressed (or zipped), format. This allows a developer to send larger files without the hassle of breaking them up into pieces. However, before you can use these games, you will have to unzip them so you can have access to the individual files. To unzip files, you need to use an unzipping utility. Windows comes with one, and it's relatively easy to use since you just select options from a Wizard. But if you prefer something more sophisticated, consider using WinZip, (for the PC), or Stuffit, (for Macs). Both of these programs can be downloaded free, though the legal version of WinZip only offers a 30-day trial. Either way, unzipping is as simple as selecting "Extract" and entering in the name of the file you want your games in.
5.

Connect your PSP to the computer via a USB cable. Make sure you place the smaller end of the USB cable into your PSP. Place the larger end into any of the USB ports available on your computer.
6.

Switch to USB mode. The PSP cannot communicate with your computer unless it is in USB mode. This is accomplished by pressing the "Home" button, scrolling towards "Settings" and then finally selecting "USB Connection."
7.

Transfer the games onto your PSP. This step is the heart of downloading free games onto your PSP, and, it is simple. With your PSP connected to your computer, take whatever games you plan on downloading and place them into the PSP > GAME folder. If this folder doesn't appear automatically, you can create one by 'right-clicking' in the PSP directory and then entering in the name "Game."
8.
Run the games you downloaded. After you have installed the desired games onto your PSP, disconnect the device from your computer. In the main menu, scroll to the "Game" section. Select the "Memory Stick" option. The PSP homebrews you downloaded will be contained here. Highlight one of them and press "X." Assuming the homebrew is coded properly and you have the right firmware, it should run just like a commercial PSP game.

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R4 should boot, then pick the left icon (games) and load a game from the resulting list.

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Ok if you dont have the file yet download it from http://downloads.pspspot.net/homebrew/719-cxmb-3-2-1.html
extract the files to your desktop
then set up your psp to usb mode and when all the folders open up
put the files that you extracted to your desktop to the psp's MPROOT(the place where the PSP,ISO,MUSIC etc.. is)
when its done turn off your psp
then when you turn it on hold R and when it turns on you will see a folder named plugins open it and you will see something like "CXMB 3.3 (disabled)"enable that and exit recovery mode and your all set .